Name: Ghost
Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix
Age: 4 months
Gender: Male
Size: Small
Color: Grey
Declawed: No
Ghost can be found at Venango County Humane Society.
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Pet of the Day 03/28/25
Meet Phoebe! Looking for a new furry friend? Look no further than Phoebe! This brave and curious girl is an affectionate lady with lots of…
Grove to hold parent night, kindergarten registration
Valley Grove Elementary School will hold a pre-K and kindergarten parent night at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 10. Kindergarten registration appointments will be April 24…
FHS Madrigal to perform public concert April 5
The Franklin High School Madrigal group will perform a concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Franklin ahead of…
Musical Broadcast starts tonight
Franklin Area High School students are set to showcase their musical and dance talents in the 95th annual Musical Broadcast tonight and tomorrow at 7…
Recent Deaths 03/28/25
John A. Matthews, 84, formerly of Franklin, passed away on March 16, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Pet of the Day 03/27/25
Meet Harley Davidson! Harley was born in April of 2023 and recently came to PAWS. She is super snuggly and loves people and cat teasers….
Nifty at 90: Well traveled great-grandmother celebrates
Joan Marie Graham of Tionesta celebrated her 90th birthday on March 22, 2025, surrounded by family. Raised on a farm, Joan married her high school…
UPMC Northwest conducts lifesaving simulation
UPMC Northwest recently conducted a multidisciplinary simulation to train medical staff for amniotic fluid embolism (AFE), a rare but often fatal childbirth complication. The two-day…
Recent Deaths 03/27/25
Linda A. Mushrush Hinderliter, 65, of Elderton, passed away Tuesday morning, March 25, 2025. Mark F. Anderton, 76, of Oil City, passed away on March…
Cool-season vs. Warm-season Vegetables
No matter how big or small your garden is, for successful vegetable gardening it is crucial to know the difference between cool-season and warm-season vegetables….
Pet of the Day 03/26/25
Meet Gwen! Gwen is a sweetheart, she is friendly and gentle and would make a wonderful companion. She came to us very thin and is…
North Star Behavioral Health Services celebrates 20 years in community
North Star Behavioral Health Services is celebrating 20 years of providing mental health support to the community, having grown from a small business venture in…
Franklin students participate in PMEA
Six Franklin students recently participated and competed in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) Region 2 Chorus Festival at McDowell High School. Madolyn Williams and…
Venango Symphony Orchestra to present concert
The Venango Symphony Orchestra will perform its next free concert at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Barrow-Civic Theatre. The musicians are from the local area…
Titusville students participate in PMEA
Several students from Titusville Area High School showcased their musical talents at the PMEA Region II Band and Chorus festivals, earning impressive placements and future…
Recent Deaths 03/24/25
Priscilla J. McCandless, 71, of Nobleboro, Maine passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Cambrie Lynn Priester, 16, of Kissinger Mills, Rimersburg, passed away on…
Pet of the Day 03/22/25
Meet Tazzy! Tazzy here! I’m a 9 year old senior boy with a lot of love left in me and a lot of hope for…
C-L Academic Decathlon team takes first for small schools
Clarion-Limestone High School’s Academic Decathlon team brought home the first-place plaque for small schools and placed fifth overall at the recent state competition near Philadelphia….
North Clarion Academic Decathlon team does well in state event
The North Clarion High School Academic Decathlon team placed third in the small schools category and 10th overall at the state competition, earning 18 medals…
Grove City Community Art Class hosts international ceramic artist
Renowned ceramic artist Ido Ferber is joining Grove City’s Community Art Class through April 11, thanks to the Grove City Community Foundation’s Jane Capron Promotion…
Closure of Tippecanoe Road delayed
There will be a one-day delay on the nearly three-week closure of Tippecanoe Road (Route 4005) as part of the ongoing Canoe Creek Bridge reconstruction…
Recent Deaths 03/22/25
Yvonne Marie Wagner, 77, of Cooperstown, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, Julia A. Sherlock, 83, of Oil City, passed away on Thursday, March…
Pet of the Day 03/21/25
Meet Romeo! Romeo recently came to us with some of his siblings. He is about 10 weeks old and is currently in a foster home….
Winners of American Legion essay contest announced
St. Stephen School student Dolcie Dawes (middle school) and Venango Technology Center student Zachary Carll (high school) are the winners of the 2025 American Legion…
FHS student wins local patriotic art contest
Franklin High School junior Calan Hollis created a two-dimensional artwork for the VFW’s Creative Patriotic Art Contest, and his entry was selected as the local…
DeBence Antique Music World free concert series
DeBence Antique Music World is set to host a free concert series for the 2025 season, featuring a diverse lineup of artists and genres from…
East Forest FCCLA donates Sparky costume to fire department
The East Forest Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) school group recently donated a Sparky costume to Marienville Volunteer Fire Company as part…
Oakwood Heights resident celebrates 100 years
Charlotte Tait of Oakwood Heights celebrated her 100th birthday, reflecting on a life filled with adventure, service, and family. Born in 1925 on Galiano Island,…
Recent Deaths 03/21/25
Heather Del Barger, 51, of Oil City, passed away on March 14, 2025. Craig S. Andrews, 70, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, March 18,…
Pet of the Day 03/20/25
Meet Hunter! Hunter is a loyal and funny dog with lots of love to give! He is a good boy who is affectionate, gentle, and…
Fly Fishing Film Tour returns to Franklin this weekend
Tippecanoe Road will close for Canoe Creek project
Recent Deaths 03/20/25
Pet of the Day 03/19/25
Franklin High School Ceramics Club holds mug show
Venango 4-Hers attend Ignite Conference
East Forest Honor Society
